The ground rules of working life must be observed

From the perspective of the occupational safety and health authority, the black economy involves businesses attempting to gain financial benefit by neglecting statutory payments and responsibilities. It also includes moonlighting and misuse of social welfare benefits. The black economy further involves businesses attempting to gain financial benefit by using businesses neglecting their statutory responsibilities as subcontractors and sources of temporary agency work. The authorities work in close cooperation to combat the black economy.

The Divisions for Occupational Safety and Health of the Regional State Administrative Agencies together with the Occupational Safety and Health Department of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health, which guides the OSH Divisions, form the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration enforces the compliance with working life laws and ensures that work is carried out in a safe and healthy manner.